Atheism to Christianity: exploring the shifting spiritual landscape with Justin Brierley
The Quiet Revival Podcast: what's the story?Show Notes
Why are young adults turning their back on atheism? Suddenly, they’re filling church pews and poring over the Bible. Digital discipleship is on the rise. Young adults want authentic, full-fat faith. What is the Church’s role in the new spiritual landscape that we find ourselves in? Join our hosts, Dr Rhiannon McAleer, and Dr Andrew Ollerton alongside special guest Justin Brierley, author and podcaster, as they talk about the evolving public perception of Christianity and the Bible. What has caused the public shift in how people view Christianity? A pandemic that drove us into isolation and reminded us of our mortality? Public intellectuals like Jordan Peterson and Tom Holland daring to explore Christianity with an open mind? How should church leaders think strategically about shepherding a new generation from curiosity to discipleship? Andrew, Rhiannon and Justin pose genuine Bible engagement as an answer.
Timestamps
(00:00) - Intro
(01:05) - Introducing Justin Brierley
(03:00) - Noticing the shift in the public view of Christianity
(05:10) - Changing perceptions and the rise of Jordan Peterson
(07:00) - Did Jordan Peterson cause the shift in view towards Christianity?
(09:20) - The pandemic as a catalyst of spiritual openness
(13:52) - Traditional apologetics vs the new questions being asked about Christianity
(17:20) - Changing views towards the Bible
(21:20) - Full-fat faith: how deep can we go with new believers?
(25:25) - How does the Church meet the appetite for the Bible?
(30:26) - Where you can find Justin Brierley
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